Punjab’s fight against illegal arms took a decisive turn as Amritsar Commissionerate police crushed a Pakistan-linked smuggling racket. Two foreign-handled operatives were arrested, yielding six modern pistols—two Glocks and four .30 bore—and two live rounds.
Swift action followed tips on their supply chain to gangsters. The duo’s capture at a key location exposed vulnerabilities in border security. Police filed charges under the Arms Act at Islamabad station, vowing to trace upstream suppliers.
Coinciding with this, ‘Operation Prhaar’ kicked off under CM Bhagwant Mann’s oversight. Day one saw massive statewide sweeps: 2,000+ teams raided 60 sites, hauling in 1,314 potential gangster aides for scrutiny.
Bathinda operations, spearheaded by SP Narinder Singh, hit gang hotspots early morning. Beyond arrests, the drive aims to instill confidence among residents. Punjab Police calls on the public to dial 93946-93946 for tips on suspicious activities, fortifying community defenses against crime syndicates.